title: Implementation of evidence-based nursing practice for diabetic patients: an Iranian experience.
abstract: Evidence-based nursing is recognized as an indicator of quality in nursing practice, a basis for accountability and the gold standard of professional nursing care. The aim of this study was to explore nurses' experiences and perceptions about evidence-based nursing practice in giving care to patients with diabetic foot ulcers. A qualitative research design was adopted, and content analysis was used to analyse data. Semistructured interviews were held with 19 bachelor-degree nurses working in a teaching hospital in an urban area of Iran. During data analysis, two main themes developed: 'structural backgrounds of the organization' and 'empowerment'. Accordingly, it was concluded that successful implementation of evidence-based nursing requires the reconfiguration of the administrative structure in the hospital. In addition, it requires the support of nurse leaders to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based nursing in the practice.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Shokoh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Varaei
authors.forename: Mahvash
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Salsali
authors.forename: Mohammad Ali
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cheraghi
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000451:nursing*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D011209:Power, Psychological
keywords: Iran; diabetic foot ulcer; evidence-based nursing practice; nurses; qualitative content analysis